Bates - No Intentions Reporting to Camp or Play on Tag

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(07-18-2022, 02:06 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: I wouldn't but to each his own.

He isn't as good as those guys and Fitzpatrick was overpaid big time and I hope it bites Pitt's ass big time...

He should be betting on himself and wanting to win SuperBowls. Don't sweat the small stuff.

Play football and make bank, this should be his mind set.

Oh well, I am ready to move on from this guy now. Sad I wanted us to draft him and he got the agent he did.

At least he helped us big time in the Playoffs and the SuperBowl this year. Part on good terms is all I want.

Keep positive energy around here.

You don't think Bates is as good as ANY of those guys?

I could probably argue easily 3 of those guys.

When comparing their stats 2018-2021 regular season:
Bates - 10 INTs, 35 PDs, 2 FFs, 408 tackles
Reid - 7 INTs, 23 PDs, 2 FF, 315 tackles
Baker - 5 INTs, 20 PDs, 3 FFs, 465 tackles
Williams - 11 INTs, 31 PDs, 3 FFs, 247 tackles
Jackson - 8 INTs, 27 PDs, 7 FFs, 269 tackles
Fitzpatrick - 13 INTs, 36 PDs, 4 FFs, 352 tackles
Byard - 15 INTs, 37 PDs, 3 FFs, 373 tackles

I think you can easily argue Bates is deserving of as much or more as Reid, Baker, Williams, Jackson.
I think a deal of 3 years, $45 mill with $22-25 mill guaranteed is very fair.